1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora

To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 355 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.

Compare all specifications:

1999 BMW Breyton 1980 Talbot Tagora
Make BMW Talbot
Model Breyton Tagora
Year Released 1999 1980
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3300 cc 2664 cc
Horse Power 326 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 746 Nm 230 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1345 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 70 L


 

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